Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

GLENSHIEL CLOSE, NE38 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENSHIEL CLOSE, NE38 0DU.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NE38 0DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £226k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE38 0DU is a safe, established residential area on Glenshiel Close, 0.3km from Lambton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00045010 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0DU. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 171,000

1 sales · Mean £ 171,000

Detached

£ 282,500

1 sales · Mean £ 282,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE38 0DU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.3 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.6 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.8 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils0.8 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils1.0 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.4 km
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Rickleton Primary School

Good439 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BP North0.9 km
  • WH Smith0.9 km
  • Lambton Village Store0.4 km
  • BP South0.9 km
  • WH Smith0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Washington Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Hotel Grill Campanile0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Ox & Plough0.7 km
  • The Highwayman0.4 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Canford Audio0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee - Northbound0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee - Southbound0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs - Washington Southbound0.9 km
  • Greggs - Washington Northbound0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.5 km
  • Heworth6.8 km
  • Fellgate8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ayton Road0.2 km
  • Ayton Road0.2 km
  • Ayton Road0.3 km
  • Ayton Road0.3 km
  • Dunlin Drive0.3 km